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ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/disorder



First to clarify the concept, this is not a disease but a way of behaving.  It is referred to difficulty staying focused and paying attention and difficulty controlling behavior that can cause problems at home, school, work, or in relationships. It is very common in childhood and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. 







CAUSES…
.
-Genes
-environment factors
-brain injuries
-food activities, so on.


Signs & Symptoms
There are some cases in which teachers categorize a child with a attention disorder which is not correct, because a teacher cannot assume a psychological role. Only neurologists and psychologists can diagnose attention disorder, I am not saying that teacher cannot say that something is wrong with a child. But teacher can get a idea of how many symptoms the child has, in order to help child by talking with his/her parents to have a special attention.
If the child does not received a special help to control or to handle with this disorder, a teacher can adjust teacher’s curriculum by way of help with teaching a child with attention deficit.

·  Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another
·  Have difficulty focusing on one thing
·  Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable
·  Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new
·  Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
·  Not seem to listen when spoken to
·  Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
·  Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
·  Struggle to follow instructions.



TREARMENT

-Medication

Trade Name
Generic Name
Approved Age
Adderall
amphetamine
3 and older
Adderall XR
amphetamine (extended release)
6 and older
Concerta
methylphenidate (long acting)
6 and older
Daytrana
methylphenidate patch
6 and older
Desoxyn
methamphetamine hydrochloride
6 and older
Dexedrine
dextroamphetamine
3 and older
Dextrostat
dextroamphetamine
3 and older
Focalin
dexmethylphenidate
6 and older
Focalin XR
dexmethylphenidate (extended release)
6 and older
Metadate ER
methylphenidate (extended release)
6 and older
Metadate CD
methylphenidate (extended release)
6 and older
Methylin
methylphenidate (oral solution and chewable tablets)
6 and older
Ritalin
methylphenidate
6 and older
Ritalin SR
methylphenidate (extended release)
6 and older
Ritalin LA
methylphenidate (long acting)
6 and older
Strattera
atomoxetine
6 and older
Vyvanse
lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
6 and older






















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